LATOYA ARMSTRONG

Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Mobile: 719-***-**** ady22n@r.postjobfree.com

Citizenship: United States of America Veterans Preference: None

Clearance: Willing to Obtain Availability: Immediate Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Goal-driven and dynamic professional with 7+ years of administrative and management experience in clinical settings. Stellar record of leading assigned projects/programs by aligning collaborative efforts to achieve completion within budgetary and time constraints. Adept at developing and finalizing reports and other relevant documentation for senior management based on specific needs and organizational requirements. Recognized for implementing and ensuring compliance with standard rules and regulations with a keen focus on maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of current workflow procedures. Equipped with excellent oral and written communication skills, able to lead diverse teams, mentor new staff, and instill a culture of accountability and responsibility.

Areas of Expertise: Administrative Management, Strategic Management, Workflow Optimization, Process Efficiency

SOFTWARE & OPERATING SYSTEMS

Microsoft Office: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word; Internet Explorer, Safari, Google Chrome, iOS, Windows 10

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Administrative Procedures

Operations Management

Data Gathering & Interpretation

Cross-Functional Communication

Time Management

Relationship Building

Project/Program Management

Resource Utilization

Reporting & Documentation

Regulatory Compliance

Policy & Program Implementation

Staff Assistance

Workflow Management

Quality Assurance

Safety Control

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Widefield School District 3, Colorado Springs, CO 12/2020-Present

Full-Time, Hours Per Week: 40

SCHOOL NURSE

Duties, Accomplishments, and Related Skills:

MEDICAL ASSESSMENTS & CARE: Evaluate and comprehend entire medical history of students to address medical needs by developing SPED student care plans, 504, and IEPs, using available resources. Promote optimal levels of care among students and staff by providing preventative healthcare services, such as immunizations and invasive procedures as defined by Nurse Practice Act.

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COORDINATION: Closely monitor, instruct, and assign duties to health technicians in accordance with district and state regulations. Plan and implement school health management protocols and procedures, especially for emergency situations. Attend various school meetings to engage with students, parents, staff, and healthcare professionals for evaluating current health status and providing appropriate health counseling.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: Comply with state-wide regulations to conduct audits and visual screening for exhibiting a favorable disposition toward change. Maintain optimal confidentiality of patients in line with FERPA regulations, including entire student data and medical records.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Robust understanding and hands-on expertise in managing and coordinating various functions within a department.

Ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.

Able to collect and research data for evaluations and present findings.

Ability to review, analyze, and provide information as requested by different departments.

Thorough knowledge of clinical settings and keeping abreast of new policies and procedures to determine the effectiveness in meeting department goals and objectives.

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CenterCare Hospice, Pueblo, CO WSI, City, State Flint Hills Dialysis, Manhattan, KS 5/2015-Present

Golden Living Center, Wakefield, KS Diversicare of Council Grove, Council Grove, KS

Full-Time, Hours Per Week: 40

CHARGE NURSE

Duties, Accomplishments, and Related Skills:

CARE DELIVERY: Oversee entire aspects of care delivery functions, including assessment, monitoring, and regular evaluation of patients to ensure therapy adequacy and favorable patient outcomes. Request and interpret radiographs, laboratory, and diagnostic tests as advised by the doctors. Acted as a rapid responder for Code Stroke alarms, conducted neurological evaluations, and aided in patient care activities related to various chronic/severe conditions.

PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Coordinate with physicians, nurses, health care consultants, allied health providers, and therapists to deliver state-of-the-art nursing services regarding therapy and best patient care. Educate patients and families to comprehend physical conditions, mental health, ailments, diseases, therapies, and medications.

PLANNING & ASSESSMENTS: Develop tailored treatment plans, address patient conditions, and perform detailed evaluations to promote quality patient care in cooperation with respective personnel. Identify abnormalities in flow sheets and lab test results to effectively monitor patients’ health and notify physicians of condition changes. Effectively administer and document H&P, admissions, complete assessments, conduct examinations, and supervise patient discharge processes.

TEAM PERFORMANCE: Lead cross-functional personnel, comprising Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Patient Care Technicians (PCT), and Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA), and ensured effective execution of delegated tasks and meeting optimum performance levels in fast-paced environments.

QUALITY STANDARDS: Assure quality through regular inspections and review entire documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness. Adhere to CDC guidelines while performing nursing functions and serve as a subject matter expert team member for the Quality Control Program. Seamlessly manage several caseloads simultaneously with keen attention to detail and highest quality patient-centered treatment.

ADMINISTRATION & SAFETY GUIDELINES: Administer nursing shift changes and establish adequate patient-to-staff ratio to improve outcomes and minimize adverse events, complications, and hospital readmissions. Analyze and implement standard environmental, care, and safety guidelines to maintain a reliable environment, reflecting a level of compassion and vigilance for patients. Develop and execute wide-ranging policies and detailed procedures to enhance quality of care and patient safety.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Ability to assist in the full range of nursing care to patients/residents with physical and/or behavioral problems in a hospital, long-term care, or outpatient setting.

Ability to communicate orally with patients/residents, families, interdisciplinary teams, and other personnel, including serving as a preceptor to new staff by assisting in their orientation and overseeing/assessing practical experience.

Ability to recognize and react to emergent patient/resident care situations and intervene while waiting for assistance.

Knowledge of clinical scheduling procedures.

Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally at all levels of the organization.

Performing formal and informal briefings and presentations to high-level management.

Researching and interpreting program-related laws, regulations, and guidelines.

Analyzing, summarizing results, and providing appropriate and applicable recommendations.

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EDUCATION

Master’s in Nursing, Expected graduation in August 2023 Colorado Technical College, CO (Current GPA 3.68)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2017 Fort Hays State University, Hayes, KS

Associate of Applied Science in Registered Nursing Program, 2014 Tacoma Community College, Tacoma, WA

LICENSE & CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse, Kansas License #131590, KSBN, expires 8/2024

Registered Nurse, New York License #736953, NCSBN, expires 7/2024

Basic Life Support (BLS), American Red Cross, expires 4/2024

SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Interpersonal Skills: Is aware of, responds to, and considers the needs, feelings, and capabilities of others. Deals effectively with others in both favorable and unfavorable situations regardless of position status. Accepts interpersonal and cultural diversity.

Team Leadership: Establishes effective working relationships among team members. Participates in solving problems and making decisions. Ability to make right decisions based on analytical processes. Practices good judgment in gray areas. Acts decisively.

Communications: Expresses ideas and information clearly and concisely in an appropriate manner. Presents and expresses ideas and information clearly, and concisely, in writing. Listens actively to what others are saying to achieve understanding. Shares information with others and facilitates the open exchange of ideas and information; is open, honest, and straightforward with others.

Planning and Organizing: Establishes courses of action for self to accomplish specific goals (e.g., establishes action plans). Identifies needs, arranges for, and obtains resources needed to accomplish own goals and objectives. Develops and uses tracking systems for monitoring own work progress. Effectively uses resources such as time and information.

Organizational Knowledge and Competence: Acquires accurate information concerning the agency components, the mission(s) of each relevant organizational unit, and the principal programs. Interprets and utilizes information about the formal and informal organization. Correctly identifies and draws upon source(s) of information for support.

Problem Solving and Analytical Ability: Identifies existing and potential problems/issues. Obtains relevant information about the problem/issue, including recognizing whether or not more information is needed. Objectively evaluates relevant information about the problem/issue. Identifies the specific cause of the problem/issue. Develops recommendations, evaluates alternative courses of action, and follows up.

Judgment & Decisiveness: Makes well-reasoned and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available considerations and factors. Supports decisions or recommendations with accurate information or reasoning. Identifies when immediate action is needed, and is willing to make decisions, render judgments, and take action. Accepts responsibility for the decision, including sustaining effort despite obstacles.

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